GRE Word List

ELLIPTICAL

of, relating to, or shaped like an ellipse

The meaning of the word elliptical is of, relating to, or shaped like an ellipse.

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WordMeaning
inadvertentlyunintentional
perspicuousplain to the understanding especially because of clarity and precision of presentation
relinquishto withdraw or retreat from : leave behind
wizardrythe art or practices of a wizard : sorcery
contendto strive or vie in contest or rivalry or against difficulties : struggle
dregssediment contained in a liquid or precipitated (see precipitate
fallibleliable to be erroneous
asyluman inviolable place of refuge and protection giving shelter to criminals and debtors : sanctuary
premisea proposition antecedently supposed or proved as a basis of argument or inference
complementaryserving to fill out or complete